Last month I spent a few days traveling through the Okanagan Valley in Eastern British Columbia. An agricultural and geographic gem, the valley is lined by jagged cliffs dotted with pine trees and filled with a number of crystal blue lakes, dozens of farms, fresh fruit and produce stands and wineries – lots of wineries. […]

Earlier this month I attended a wine tasting at the Zephyr Bistro in Bellingham that featured several wines from Italy. What impressed me most about the tasting was the wide array of styles and flavors that were offered; there was literally something to suit everyone’s tastes. Here are my notes on some of the wines […]

As a Bellingham resident, one of the things I enjoy about visiting nearby Lummi Island is that it takes just a short drive and a 10-minute ferry ride before I feel like I’m at a peaceful, secluded getaway with peerless views of Mount Baker, the San Juans and the Gulf Islands. To top it off, […]

One of the best things about writing wine reviews – apart from getting to sample some really good wines – is meeting people in the wine industry. Such was the case when Ron Coleman, owner/winemaker from Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars, was in Bellingham last month at Purple Smile Wines for a wine tasting featuring several […]